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TRAIL MAP

Little Traverse Wheelway

26 mile trailCharlevoix

Bay HarborPetoskey

Harbor Springs

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City of Petoskey West Trail Segment (including Bay Harbor)Bay Shore to City of Petoskey 7.1 Bay Shore to East Park Entrance 4.85East Park to Magnus Park 1.25Magnus Park to City of Petoskey 1.0Quarry Trail, Bay Harbor to East Park 0.8

City of Petoskey East Trail Segment (including Bay View)City of Petoskey to Spring Lake Park 3.15 City of Petoskey to Tannery Creek Trailhead (at overlook) 2.5Tannery Creek Trailhead to Spring Lake Park 0.65

Little Traverse WheelwayOVERALL MILEAGE

From Charlevoix at the bridge to downtown Harbor Springs is 26.65 miles. Trail mileage only is 23.4.

For your reference of distances, please see the chart below and keep the following in mind:- When referring to "Charlevoix" that means Waller Road.- When referring to "Petoskey" that means Bayfront Park.- When referring to Harbor Springs that means Hoyt Street.

Harbor Springs SegmentSpring Lake Park to Harbor Springs 5.8 Spring Lake Park to Petoskey State Park 1.0Spring Lake Park to Little Traverse Township Park 2.8 Petoskey State Park to Little Traverse Township Park 1.8 Petoskey State Park to Harbor Springs 4.9Little Traverse Township Park to Harbor Springs 3.0

Point-to-Point on trail milesCharlevoix to Harbor Springs 23.4Charlevoix to Petoskey 14.4Petoskey to Harbor Springs 9.0

Charlevoix County SegmentCharlevoix to Bay Shore 7.3Charlevoix to MDOT Park 3.0 MDOT Park to Bay Shore 4.3MDOT Park to MDOT Overlook 2.5 MDOT Overlook to Bay Shore 1.8

The Wheelway is a re-establishment of a turn of the century trailway that goes from Waller Road in Charlevoix to Hoyt Street in Harbor Springs. The trail

itself is 23.4 miles and is surfaced with 8’ to 10’ wide asphalt or a 6’ wide concrete sidewalk and is open to non-motorized uses only. On road connections extend into downtowns, for a total of 26.65 miles. Charlevoix County SegmentThe Wheelway starts at Waller Road in Charlevoix and extends to Bay Shore. The trail traverses a wetland on 2/3 of a mile boardwalk before it meets and runs adjacent to Little Traverse Bay. Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) roadside/ waterside picnic facilities are available for trail users. Parking is available at Shanahan Park on Waller Road, MDOT Roadside Park and West Park in Bay Shore.

City of Petoskey West SegmentFrom Bay Shore the Wheelway runs parallel to the highway along the Bay Harbor develop-ment before dropping down to East Park and running along a bluff into the Petoskey’s Bayfront Park. The trail runs primarily on the former rail road corridor, includes a tunnel, many parks and spectacular views of the bay. The Quarry Trail, a spur, connects East Park and Bay Harbor. Parking and facilities are available at West Park, Bay Harbor, East Park and Bayfront Park.

City of Petoskey East SegmentStarting at Little Traverse History Museum the Wheelway runs through Bayfront Park along the original location of the late 1800’s trailway; signs saying “No Teaming or Driving” are replicas from the original trail. The trail then uses a sidewalk through historic Bay View before it turns back to align with the former railroad corridor along the Bay. The

trail meets M-119 where there is an intersection and crossing of the highway to connect with Spring Lake Park and the North Western State Trail (that runs north to Alanson). Parking is available at Bayfront Park, Tannery Creek Trailhead (behind Glen’s) and Spring Lake Park.

Harbor Springs SegmentFrom Spring Lake Park intersection to Harbor Springs the Wheelway runs primarily along M-119. It passes by the entrance to the Petoskey State Park; if you are looking for a beach, take a detour! The trail runs adjacent to the Harbor Springs Airport before crossing the highway at Little Traverse Township Park (great views!). After a short boardwalk the trail curves away from the highway to a midblock crossing into the Harbor Spring’s Kosequat Park. Parking is available at Spring Lake Park, Little Traverse Township Park and Kosequat Park.

Northwest Michigan!Welcome to

Top of Michigan Trails Council 445 East Mitchell Street Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 348-8280 www.trailscouncil.org

Our mission is to advocate and facilitate the development and maintenance of a safe, multi-use, year-round recreational trail system

in Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego and Presque Isle counties.

Become a member!

Call the number above for membership details and for information about Northern Michigan trails. Please help our trail efforts

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This map courtesy of the following organizations:

Emmet County 200 Division St. Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 348-1704 www.emmetcounty.org

Emmet County is located in the Northwest tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and is a place like no other. Here, a rich history meets

unparalleled natural beauty; where stretches of sandy beaches, quaint downtowns and year-round activities beckon families,

entrepreneurs, outdoor enthusiasts and everyone in between. Emmet County is also home to the Headlands, one of just seven

International Dark Sky Parks in the United States!

Learn more about Northwest Michigan!For complimentary area maps, park and community information, and

Emmet County's annual magazine, Imagine, contact info@emmetcounty.org or call

(231) 348-1704.

Photo/Charles O'Neill

Photo/G. Randall Goss

About the Wheelway

Little Traverse Conservancy Nature PreservesScattered along the Wheelway are various nature preserves protected through the Little Traverse Conservancy (LTC). These beautiful properties are open to explore but please be mindful of the environment. For more information, visit www.landtrust.org, call 231.347.0991, or download the LTC app for your smart device.

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Little Traverse Wheelway

Petoskey to Mackinaw Trail

Charlevoix Twp. Bike Path

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Kosequat Park

Shanahan Park

Little Traverse Twp. Park

East Park

West Park

Spring Lake Park

Little Traverse Wheelway

Charlevoix Township Bike Path

Quarry Trail

Bear River Trail

North Western State Trail (to Mackinaw)

MDOT RoadsidePark

Connecting Charlevoix, Petoskey & Harbor SpringsLittle Traverse Wheelway

Little Traverse Bay

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2.5 miles

1.8 miles 4.85 miles

1.25 miles

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Charlevoix to Harbor Springs (trail only) 23.5 miles

Downtown to downtown: 26.6 mile

Petoskey to Harbor Springs: 9 miles

Petoskey to Charlevoix: 14.5 miles

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Round Lake

Charlevoix

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Walloon Lake

Susan CreekNature Preserve

LTBB’s Tami HoagNature Preserve

Loeb Nature Preserve

Kinglet Preserve

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Round LakeNature Preserve

HailandNature Preserve

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BAY INNP E T O S K E Y

2445 Charlevoix Ave. • U.S. 31Petoskey, MI 49770

888-321-2500 • 231-347-2593www.bayinnpetoskey.com

MIDPOINT ON THE BIKE PATH!

Wheelway Etiquette

▪ Obey traffic signs.

▪ Stop, look & listen for motor traffic before crossing.

▪ This is a multi-use trail; be respectful and share the path.

▪ Always stay to the right side of the trail except to pass.

▪ When passing, announce your presence with a bell or by saying, "on your left."

▪ Always travel at a safe speed.

▪ Move off the pathway when stopping.

▪ Pets should be on-leash and under control.

▪ Wear a bicycle helmet.

Please do not litter!

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